As of March 2023, the SCN Lab has moved to The Department of Biobehavioral Health at Penn State University. Dr. Losin will be accepting graduate students through the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health or The Neuroscience Graduate Program in the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences.
We combine theory and methodology from anthropology, psychology, and neuroscience to understand the complex relationships between culture, the brain, and health. Ultimately, we believe that this interdisciplinary approach can refine and expand our understanding of the human mind and brain and inform translational approaches in domains such as health care and education.
Our lab is part of the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health or The Neuroscience Graduate Program in the Huck Institutes of Life Sciences.
RESEARCH AREAS
Culture and Health
How does culture impact health? How does the doctor-patient relationship influence health outcomes? What are the brain mechanisms underlying health disparities?
Cultural Learning
How do we acquire our cultural beliefs and practices? Which brain mechanisms underlie cultural acquisition? How do cultural biases influence learning?
Cultural Plasticity
How does culture shape the brain? Are there brain differences underlying cultural differences in behavior? Are there aspects of brain function that are culturally universal?
NEWS
